New mindee in November??

[lizzymoonshine]

hi there

Just wanted some advice, i have a lady coming to see me tomorrow who is expecting a baby next month. She wants me to care for her baby in November. I am glad to do it, just wondered what everyone did about saving a place if i have chance to fill it before then?

:)

[katickles]

I know you arn't to take a retainer until baby is born - maybe take a deposit for now? :)

[miffy]

You could charge a retainer until she is ready to take up the place but it isn't recommended to make any arrangements until after the baby's birth so if she says tomorrow that she wants you to have the baby then I'd ask her to get back in touch after the baby's born

miffy xx

[sarah707]

I agree with Miffy... trouble is November is sooo far away and lots of things can change - both for her and you, between now and then.

Hope the interview goes well! :D

[Banana]

I agree,

wait until she has the bub and then sort out any payment. Good luck and I hope the meeting goes well
x

[miffy]

Sorry Lizzy

I forgot to say good luck!!!!!

miffy xx

[lizzymoonshine]

Thank you guys, much appreciated!

:)

[lizzymoonshine]

I get so nervous meeting new parents!!

Its like having Ofsted again!

:laughing:

[angeldelight]

I agree with everyone else just wanted to say good luck

Angel xx

[miffy]

It can't be as bad as Ofsted - they won't stay as long for one thing :)

You'll be fine

miffy xx

[Teresa]

i had am mum a few weeks ago that is prgegnant and was asking the same questions she want (december). i said i would be willing to have the baby if i have a place available still when she needs it

[littletreasures]

I've got somebody wanting to look after their baby when they go back to work in September 2009!! Baby's not due until June.

Jules

[angeldelight]

That is a long time Jules - have you asked for a retainer or something ?

Angel xx

[miffy]

I've got somebody wanting to look after their baby when they go back to work in September 2009!! Baby's not due until June.

Jules

I think that's too far away to even consider a retainer for - what did you do?

miffy xx

[littletreasures]

I'm not doing anything until at least the baby's born.

I then might consider a retainer, but to be honest anything could happen between now and then.

I know the Dad of one of my mindees and step-dad to another wants another one, Mum isn't too sure as she hasn't lost the weight from previous pregnancy.

My part-time mindee is nearly 1 and I know for a fact her parents want more, so of course these have priority.

I can't believe she is looking at childcare now. She is a teacher and will be taking a year's maternity leave. She might also decide she doesn't want to go back to work after all.

Jules

[angeldelight]

I dont blame you Jules

Maybe she is just checking out her options at the moment ?

xx

[Tatia]

Well she certainly makes a change from the parent who calls in a panic cos they need care starting the next morning!:D

[Noodles]

Gosh people will be looking for childcare as soon as they meet a partner soon lol:laughing: :laughing:

[lizzymoonshine]

Gosh some people are just over organised!

lol :laughing:

[angeldelight]

Yes very

Angel xx